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Call of Duty Endowment unveils C.O.D.E. Bowl IV esports event

September 6, 2023
The Call of Duty Endowment, which raises money to create jobs for veterans, announced the C.O.D.E. Bowl IV is coming on October 5. The esports event will feature military esports teams from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, competing alongside renowned Call of Duty streamers to crown the 2023 champions. The esports event could be viewed as both a recruiting tool and a morale…
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder hands-on — 2D Mario is exciting again

September 6, 2023
I got to attend Nintendo Live in Seattle this past weekend, and my hands-on time with Super Mario Bros. Wonder (coming out on October 20 for Switch) definitely stood out as the highlight. This is the first new 2D Mario platformer (not counting the more creation-based Mario…
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Xbox Series S is now available in Carbon Black with 1TB of storage

September 2, 2023
There’s a new Xbox console available. Microsoft just launched a new version of the digital-only Xbox Series S in a bold “Carbon Black” color with twice the available storage, 1TB compared to the standard 512GB that ships with other SKUs. It costs $350, features the same matte finish as the more expensive Series X and ships with an official Xbox Wireless Controller. The new console is…
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Gaming spend stagnates per Data.ai and IDC H1 2023 report

August 30, 2023
While the games industry isn’t growing according to Data.ai and IDC’s latest report, spending declines are leveling off faster than expected. The firms project that consumer spending on mobile games will reach $108 billion in 2023. This represents about 55% of the…
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Gaming VC activity remains subdued in Q2 2023 | PitchBook

August 28, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.  Venture capital funding for games continued to stagnate in Q2 2023 according to PitchBook’s latest market report. While the total value of…
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is coming to Xbox this year

August 25, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce the return of GamesBeat Summit Next, hosted in San Francisco this October, where we will explore the theme of “Playing the Edge.” Apply to speak here and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.  Baldur’s Gate 3…
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Microsoft's official Xbox wireless controllers drop to $44

August 24, 2023
If you’ve been looking to pick up a spare gamepad for your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S or PC, it might be a good time to pull the trigger, as Microsoft’s official Xbox Wireless Controller is on sale for $44 at Amazon and Walmart. Microsoft itself has the device for a dollar more. While this isn’t an all-time low — we saw the controller go for $5 less over Black Friday, for…
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